Health specialist job description

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General Summary
The position is responsible for supporting in the administration of the Company's Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with the code of conduct.

Essential Job Accountabilities
Support with Company team members, owner representatives, regulatory agencies, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.Promote engagement with the company safety program and local incident prevention efforts to foster involvement and reduce at risk behaviors.Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to ensure strategic goals are met.Perform and document inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to improve knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks relative to work performed.Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to assist in ensuring compliance and protecting Company interests. Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.Assist in the investigation and communication of near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.Perform periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred or,
Work Experience
Minimum 3+ years' experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively Motivated self-starter Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.The employee will frequently walk on uneven ground and surfaces at job sites.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Subject to outside working conditions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Valid state issued driver's license Travel may be required Bi-lingual preferred

About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

The Health Partner Engagement Specialist I is responsible for collaborating with key Health Partners in the development of specific strategies for enhanced engagement. Health Partner engagement shall be measured by confidence in CareSource and affiliated Companies ability to fulfill promises, integrity to make things right when problems occur, pride in working with Caresource and their passion about Caresource being a vital member of the care team.
Essential Functions:
Support the account strategy and provide account support with the goal of driving the overall satisfaction and engagement of key Health PartnersResolve routine issues with the Health Partners in the market in accordance with the department's service level agreements/expectations Participate in the maintenance and development of key relationships within defined Key Accounts.Proactively and in response to concerns reach out to Health Partners to ensure their needs are being met and to see if there are any issues that they need help resolving Perform maintenance tasks in designated system(s) Complete Health Partner education, compliance, and/or complaint resolution Maintain PR Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool and assignment of tasks for the Health Partner Consultant when appropriate Work collaboratively with departmental staff and management personnel to ensure continuous performance improvement in an effort to improve customer satisfaction and internal operations Document all provider concerns in applicable systems and work collaboratively within the organization to resolve identified issues Prepare and review analysis to assist in the review of provider performance Support recruitment and contracting efforts by developing strong interpersonal relationships with providers Regular travel to conduct health partner visits and community based visits as needed to ensure effective administration of the program Perform all necessary duties to successfully support CareSource and Affiliate Companies contractual requirements with state and any other regulatory entities.Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:
Bachelor degree in business, communications, or related field or equivalent experience is required One to three (1-3) years of healthcare industry, account management or sales experience, preferably in the Healthcare field is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelKnowledgeable of Cactus or other like system Knowledge of various reimbursement methodologies to include capitation, per diems, discounts, etc.Strong customer service skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work as a team Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize Intermediate negotiation skills Excellent research and analytical skills Marketing competencies

Licensure and Certification:
Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver's license record check. If the driver's license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in the position will be terminated

Working Conditions:
Mobile Worker: This is a mobile position, meaning that regular travel to different work locations is essential. Will be exposed to weather conditions typical of the location and may be required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.Reside in the same territory they are assigned to work in ; exceptions may be considered, due to business need May be required to travel greater than 50% of time to perform work duties. A valid driver's license, car, and insurance are necessary for work related travel Required to use general office equipment, such as a telephone, photocopier, fax machine, and personal computer Flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends as needed to serve the needs of our member and may refer members to other CareSource resources
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Organization Level Competencies
Leveraging FeedbackCustomer OrientationValuing DifferencesManaging WorkEarning TrustQuality OrientationAdaptabilityInfluencingCollaborating

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Develop, implement and provide oversight for Health Equity programs. Ensure the successful integration of cultural competency into operational programs. Oversee cultural competency requirements to external stakeholders and government agencies, including government relations, network providers and delegated entities. Lead and coordinate workforce staff development in cultural competency.
Develop, manage and oversee health equity programs.

Collaborate with multiple functional areas on the implementation of Compliance Program goals, including member and provider materials.

Serve as the subject matter expert to key stakeholder and team on health equity and cultural competency, including developing, planning, and coordinating training. Responsible for oversight and implementation of key regulations and polices related to health equity, cultural competency, language services and health literacy including readiness assessments, monitoring and corrective actions.

Monitor network adherence to the provision of cultural competent care.

Lead the development and coordination of targeted health equity promotion programs including place-based and health plan level initiatives

Research and make recommendations to executive management team on population specific initiatives.

Responsible for Quality Management Performance Improvement (QMPI) Committee reporting including analyzing results to determine progress against plan elements and evaluating the Plan(s) Health Equity program, including compliance with CLAS standards and state and federal regulations

Represent the Plan(s) in Community/ Stakeholder Workgroups and Forums related to Cultural Competency and health equity

Responsible for any regulatory deliverables related to health equity and CLAS

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Public Health or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience focused on Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health, Community Health and/or strengthening protective factors within Medicaid populations. Managed care experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to adapt communication style based on audience. Familiarity with Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards preferred.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**TITLE:** Health Equity Specialist (Food Program Specialist)

**LOCATION:** Newark, Delaware

**REQNUMBER:** 1354853